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Welcome to Learn with Dr. Emily
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08/15/22 • 2 min
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How Healthier Coping Strategies Lead to Substance Abuse Prevention
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11/20/24 • 57 min
According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, the nation's largest preventable and costly health problem is teen drug addiction.
As parents, drug and alcohol abuse is something that keeps us up at night. And while we can talk with them until we're blue in the face about the dangers, we're never really sure about how effective our conversations are.
Well what if addiction prevention is something all parents can help with - but it has nothing to do with talking about drugs themselves?
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Jessica Lahey is an author, writer, and speaker. She's the author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation.
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How to Help Neurodivergent Kids Thrive at School
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11/15/23 • 34 min
Today we're sharing an episode I was a guest on recently, Calm the Chaos Parenting with my friend Dayna Abraham.
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This week, we're diving into a topic that keeps popping up in our community, and it's a two-part issue.
Firstly, some parents are puzzled about how to help their kids at school as they come home on Fridays exhausted and frustrated, or they flat out refuse to go to school, claiming it's just too stressful. Even when they do go, they return home stressed and unwilling to do homework.
Teachers are noticing these struggles, too. Kids aren't turning in their work, not keeping up, with or without IEPs. It feels like we can't quite meet our kids' needs at school.
But there's another side to this coin. Some parents are pushing for their children to catch up, achieve, and be successful in school. That’s something schools want, too - kids to be in class every day so they fit in with their peers.
However, what often gets overlooked is whether the kids feel safe at school.
I feel like this is such an important conversation, so in this episode, I've brought on an expert who does this all day, every day.
Meet Dr. Emily King, a Child Psychologist and former School Psychologist who has two decades of experience working closely with neurodivergent kids and teens.
She received her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is well-versed in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, DIR/Floortime, Conscious Discipline, and Social Thinking methodologies.
Dr. Emily is also the founder of Learn with Dr. EmilyTM where she shares online resources related to raising and educating neurodivergent youth. She specializes in providing therapy and consultation services for children diagnosed with autism, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and learning difficulties.
She is passionate about empowering parents and teachers to take care of themselves so they can become the supportive adults that every neurodivergent child needs in their life.
Join us for this interview, where we'll be discussing the hurdles neurodivergent kids face in school, the gap between expectations and support, the impact of anxiety on learning, and the importance of collaboration between parents and teachers.
It's a conversation you really don't want to miss out on!
Tune in now!
Key Takeaways:
- Intro (00:00)
- Who is Dr. Emily King (02:34)
- Misconceptions about meeting the needs of neurodivergent children (05:37)
- The importance of communication between teachers and parents (11:39)
- The mismatch between child's abilities and school expectations (17:29)
- Dr. Emily’s takeaway for educators and parents (23:58)
- The first step towards teamwork in helping kids (26:22)
- Sources for Dr. Emily's kid and teacher support strategies (28:52)
Additional resources:
👉 Visit Dr. Emily’s website
👉 Subscribe to Dr. Emily’s Substack Blog
👉 Check out Dr. Emily’s podcast Learn with Dr. Emily
Connect with Dr. Emily:
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✨ Hear the Success Stories
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Calm the Chaos Parenting is a podcast offering parents practical tools and strategies to navigate the challenges of raising strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodivergent children.
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27. Polyvagal Theory in the Classroom with Dr. Mona Delahooke
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05/24/23 • 52 min
Educators, it's time to shift our mindset by understanding what polyvagal theory, the importance of brain-body connection, and how we can better support our children.
We all know that the fields of psychology and education still haven’t fully integrated the wisdom we’re learning from research and neuroscience, and often rely on methods that seek to alter kids behavior through rewards and consequences. Once we acknowledge that behaviors, though, are meaningful and protective adaptations to a child’s internal experience, we can create a whole new range of compassionate and individually tailored options that surpass just managing behaviors.
So today, Dr. Mona Delahooke explains polyvagal theory and the paradigm shift that could be so helpful for parents and educators to make.
About Our Guest
Dr. Mona Delahooke is a best-selling author and child psychologist who aims to reduce suffering and increase resilience for children and families. Her paradigm-shifting model offers a new way of understanding emotional and behavioral challenges, incorporating the latest neuroscience and resilience research to support relationships. Dr. Delahooke is challenging the education system to update its practices from focusing on behavior to promoting relational safety.
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13. Helping Your Neurodivergent Child Become More Independent
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02/15/23 • 26 min
If you are raising a child diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or anxiety, the uncertainty of their future can feel very anxiety-provoking. Will they learn to drive? Will they be able to live on their own? Will they be happy?
One gift of parenting a child developing on their own path and timetable is that you learn quickly to let go of any plans beyond about a school year’s span of time. You learn to remain present in solving the problems and celebrating the wins of today. You appreciate even a small milestone because you have watched your child struggle to do things and you notice the relief and pride on their face when they are finally able to do it. The flip side of this experience, of course, is not knowing if and when your child will become independent with various skills.
Honestly, no parent knows for sure what the future holds for their child, but when your child struggles developmentally, making predictions for tomorrow based on your child’s skills today is very hard to do. What we can do is financially plan for the future and focus on nurturing skills today. In today’s episode, I’m sharing tips on how to motivate neurodivergent kids who might have a short attention span, narrow (but deep) interests, and are not motivated by what other people think of them.
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3. What Drives Motivation for Neurodivergent Youth
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09/18/22 • 14 min
Neurodivergent students face more challenges at school than their neurotypical peers. They are led through a standardized curriculum that doesn’t always match their variable learning profile. For some, this will build character and grit, while others may feel helpless and lose their motivation. This often looks like they don’t care, but they do.
All children care, but they might let go of their effort because the learning doesn’t feel attainable to them. In other words, it’s easier to “not care” than to continue trying and failing.
We must make learning feel attainable to every student by incorporating their interests and building their trust so learning feels relevant to them.
Welcome to Learn with Dr. Emily, the podcast. Where parents and teachers come together for neurodivergent youth. I’m your host, Dr. Emily King, child psychologist and former school psychologist specializing in raising and teaching children and teens diagnosed with autism, ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities, and/or giftedness. Each week, I share my thoughts on a topic related to psychology, parenting, education, or parent-teacher collaboration, which you can read on my blog or listen here.
If you want to learn more about me and my online resources for parents and teachers, visit www.learnwithdremily.com. Let’s get started.
Parents, you will notice that for the next four weeks I’m going to be talking directly to teachers. I invite you to stay on to read and listen. The reason I change my focus at times is so that parents can hear things from a teacher’s perspective and teachers can hear things from a parent’s perspective. Sharing our stories and perspectives is the foundation of effective collaboration. I hope you stay for it all.
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2. Is it a "can't" or a "won't"?
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09/08/22 • 14 min
In my work with parents raising neurodivergent kids, one of the most common questions I get is, “How do I know what is their disability and what is just refusal?” We have to remember that when children (and adults) refuse to do something, there is usually a reason beyond leaving the person who is asking feeling frustrated. When a child resists a task they are often fatigued, unmotivated, disinterested, or the task is too hard or too fast.
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1. Why a Trusting Parent-Teacher Partnership is the Key to Student Success
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08/29/22 • 15 min
Every teacher we meet this school year has said, “Yes” to returning to work. Trust me, they thought about their job, their profession, and their calling. They considered their options. And, they said, “Yes.” They want to be here and they want the best for our children. So, let's work together. Here's how. Find all of Dr. Emily's resources for teachers and parents at www.learnwithdremily.com.
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Motherhood Unstressed: The Hidden Power of Highly Sensitive People, with Jenn Granneman
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11/08/23 • 25 min
Today we're sharing an episode from an awesome parenting podcast called Motherhood Unstressed with Liz Carlisle. This conversation with author Jenn Granneman on working with highly sensitive people and what superpowers they possess is fantastic, so I know you'll enjoy it.
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You’re too sensitive. You’re overreacting. Grow a thicker skin. You take everything so personally.
We hear these comments all too often. There’s no denying sensitivity is surrounded by stigma. We discourage it in our children, judge it in our peers, and ultimately weaponize it in our relationships with colleagues and family members. While it’s not widely understood by the public, sensitivity is an essential human trait. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 people arehighly sensitive individuals, and without them, we would not have the theory of evolution, the Declaration of Independence, or Netflix.
Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo are the force behind the world’s largest online communities for sensitive people and introverts, Sensitive Refuge and Introvert, Dear. And they’re on a mission to break the negative stigma surrounding sensitivity in their forthcoming book, SENSITIVE (on sale 2/28), unveiling the hidden power of highly sensitivepeople (HSPs) in our loud, fast, and too-much world.
Weaving together actionable advice, relatable anecdotes, and the latest scientific research, SENSITIVE shows readers how leaning into their sensitivity can unlock a powerful “boost effect” to launch them ahead in life. Presenting the empowering idea that sensitivity gives you access to five distinct gifts, Granneman and Sólo offers the tools and insights you need to embrace this undervalued strength and leverage it across the most important areas of your life.
In this episode Jenn is revealing:
A clear picture of what it really means to be sensitive and what strengths sensitive people bring to the world
What makes the sensitive brain different — and how it’s wired to go deep
How the needs of sensitive people differ from those of less sensitive people and people with autism
How to transform one of the misunderstood gifts of sensitive people—empathy into a source of world-changing strength
The common misconceptions about sensitive children—and their secret advantage
The powerful traits of sensitive leaders, who are often the most effective leaders of all
Are you highly sensitive? Take Dr. Elaine N. Erickson's Test: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/
Connect with Jenn:
https://highlysensitiverefuge.com
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Instagram @introvertdear
Facebook @introvertdearblog
Read Sensitive https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593235010/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_4W1R40JWNN6EB1ZN918D?linkCode=ml1&tag=unstressed02-20
Get the book Motherhood Unstressed - Daily Meditations on Motherhood, Self-Care, and the Art of Living a Life You Love available on Amazon and Kindle
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(Repost) Polyvagal Theory in the Classroom with Dr. Mona Delahooke
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11/01/23 • 53 min
Many of you know that Dr. Mona Delahooke suffered a brain aneurysm about two months ago and has been fighting hard in her recovery ever since. Her family shared last week that she has regained consciousness (!) but that there is still a long road to recovery.
So please join me in wishing Mona well today as we lift up her work through the magic of podcast sharing while she continues to rest and recover.
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Educators, it's time to shift our mindset by understanding what polyvagal theory, the importance of brain-body connection, and how we can better support our children.
We all know that the fields of psychology and education still haven’t fully integrated the wisdom we’re learning from research and neuroscience, and often rely on methods that seek to alter kids behavior through rewards and consequences. Once we acknowledge that behaviors, though, are meaningful and protective adaptations to a child’s internal experience, we can create a whole new range of compassionate and individually tailored options that surpass just managing behaviors.
So today, Dr. Mona Delahooke explains polyvagal theory and the paradigm shift that could be so helpful for parents and educators to make.
About Our Guest
Dr. Mona Delahooke is a best-selling author and child psychologist who aims to reduce suffering and increase resilience for children and families. Her paradigm-shifting model offers a new way of understanding emotional and behavioral challenges, incorporating the latest neuroscience and resilience research to support relationships. Dr. Delahooke is challenging the education system to update its practices from focusing on behavior to promoting relational safety.
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How many episodes does Learn with Dr. Emily have?
Learn with Dr. Emily currently has 73 episodes available.
What topics does Learn with Dr. Emily cover?
The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Learn with Dr. Emily?
The episode title 'How NC is Empowering Autistic Professionals, with NCBCE's Caroline Sullivan' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Learn with Dr. Emily?
The average episode length on Learn with Dr. Emily is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Learn with Dr. Emily released?
Episodes of Learn with Dr. Emily are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Learn with Dr. Emily?
The first episode of Learn with Dr. Emily was released on Aug 15, 2022.
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